Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series) — Matforming, Bushy, Trailing, Upright

Overview

Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series) is a matforming, bushy, trailing, upright shrubs in the genus Veronica, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4, H5, H6, H7. Suggested uses include borders, ground cover, rockeries, containers and coastal gardens.

About

Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series) is a cultivar of Veronica, a genus of shrubs known for their opposite leaves and small flowers arranged in spikes or racemes. This cultivar features a matforming, bushy, trailing, and upright habit, thriving in full sun or partial shade across various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. It is hardy in UK zones H4 to H7 and is suitable for use in borders, ground cover, rockeries, containers, and coastal gardens. Interest in this plant is primarily during spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Veronica

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing, North-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4, H5, H6, H7

Plant details

Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Matforming, Bushy, Trailing, Upright
Foliage: Evergreen, Semi-evergreen, Deciduous
Suggested uses: Borders, Ground cover, Rockeries, Containers, Coastal gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series)

Propagation: Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistance: Aphids
Disease resistance: Downy mildews, Powdery mildews, Leaf spot, Phytophthora, Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series)?

Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series) need?

Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series) hardy in the UK?

Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.

How do I propagate Veronica spicata 'Ronica Fuchsia' (Ronica Series)?

Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings.

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